Bainbridge Island Vineyard

Jo Ann and Gerard Bentryn have prided themselves for years on producing wine that is grown, as well as made, on the island. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Jo Ann and Gerard Bentryn have prided themselves for years on producing wine that is grown, as well as made, on the island. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Due to declining health, the Bentryns were unable to give their vines the sort of attention they have since opening Bainbridge Island Vineyards 34 years ago. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Gerard Bentryn, who runs Bainbridge Island Vineyards with his wife Jo Ann, is looking to transfer ownership to another group. Bentryn has been contacted by a few interested buyers, but they back off when they learn how much work is involved. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Jozia watches over patrons in the tasting room at Bainbridge Island Vineyards. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Jon Garfunkel picks up road signs from Bainbridge Island vineyards owners Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn. Garfunkel is the founder of Global Source, a nonprofit that is exploring taking over the vineyards. It would be used to promote education about local foods and agriculture, as well as to produce wine. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

Gerard Bentryn, the 71-year-old founder of Bainbridge Island Vineyards, temporarily closed the winery this year because he and his wife Jo Ann wouldn’t be able to handle the vigors of operating the business. The Bentryns, who are both facing serious health issues, hope to transfer the island institution to another group. One possibility is a nonprofit group that promotes locally produced food. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Gerard Bentryn, the 71-year-old founder of Bainbridge Island Vineyards, temporarily closed the winery this year because he and his wife Jo Ann wouldn’t be able to handle the vigors of operating the business. The Bentryns, who are both facing serious health issues, hope to transfer the island institution to another group. One possibility is a nonprofit group that promotes locally produced food. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)

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Gerard Bentryn and his wife, Jo Ann, live in a home at the Bainbridge Island Vineyards off Day. As a result of health issues, Bentryn was also unable to manage the almost 9 acres of vines planted on the 12-acre farm this year. (Brad Camp | For the Kitsap Sun)